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Scrub hare

Lepus saxatilis

Scrub hare (Lepus saxatilis)

Photo : Profberger at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
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Active at dusk, it relies on speed and zigzags to escape predators.

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🎯 Often seen in the headlights on the way back to camp.

Where to see it

Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon

FAQ

Where can I see a scrub hare on safari?

The scrub hare lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).

How do I recognise a scrub hare?

Active at dusk, it relies on speed and zigzags to escape predators. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Lepus saxatilis) offline.

Don't confuse it with